Daniel Wellington Classic Petite Bristol DW00100221: Rose Gold and Black on Brown Leather

The Daniel Wellington Classic Petite Bristol DW00100221 is a 28 mm women’s quartz watch built around a black dial and a rose gold stainless steel case, worn on a brown leather strap with brown stitching. It was released as part of the 2017 Fall/Winter season of the Classic Petite range and is now a discontinued reference, which makes it a worthwhile find for anyone who liked the Bristol look and wants it in the compact 28 mm size.

The contrast is the point of this watch. A dark dial inside a warm rose gold frame looks more formal than most small watches, while the brown leather keeps it relaxed. It shows only the hours, minutes and seconds, so the face stays clean and the watch is simple to live with.

Case and Wrist Presence

The round case is 28 mm in diameter and about 6 mm thick, made of stainless steel in a rose gold colour with a snap-on stainless steel case back. The bezel is slim, which lets the dial take up nearly all of the visible face, and a small pull crown sits at three o’clock for setting the time. At this size the watch looks delicate on the wrist and leaves room around it for a bracelet or bangle if you wear them.

• 28 mm rose gold case – a warm metal tone that flatters most skin colours
• Roughly 6 mm profile – slim and comfortable under a sleeve
• Snap-on steel case back – a flat back that sits neatly against the wrist

Dial: Black with Rose Gold Hands

The dial is solid black, and the hour and minute hands are rose gold to match the case, so the time is easy to read against the dark background. The markers are kept minimal. Compared with a white-dial Petite, the black face makes the watch look more serious and gives it a stronger presence for its size. It works as a dressier watch for the evening as well as for work.

• Black dial – high contrast with the rose gold hands
• Rose gold hands – colour-matched to the case for a coordinated look
• Mineral crystal – a hardened glass cover over the dial

Movement

The Bristol uses a Miyota GL20 quartz movement, according to its detailed specification sheet, powered by an SR621SW-type battery with a stated life of around 60 months. As with any quartz watch, there is no winding and no daily adjustment. You only set the time when you first wear it or after a battery change.

Brown Leather Strap and Fit

The strap is brown leather, 12 mm wide at the lugs and tapering to 11 mm at the clasp, finished with brown stitching along the edges. It is held in place with push pins and closes with a rose gold buckle that matches the case. The adjustment holes cover wrists of roughly 145 to 190 mm. Leather moulds to the wrist during the first weeks of wear and develops a softer feel, and the warm brown tone pairs well with the rose gold case. Because the pins are standard, you can fit another 12 mm strap if you want to change the look.

Water Resistance in Practice

The watch is rated to 3 bar, or 30 metres, which the maker describes as suitable for hand washing only. Treat it as splash resistant. Keep it away from showers, baths and swimming pools, and do not wear it in the sea. Leather in particular does not tolerate repeated soaking.

The Classic Petite Collection and Daniel Wellington

Daniel Wellington is a Swedish brand founded in 2011, known for slim watches with interchangeable straps. Its Classic Petite collection covers the smaller case sizes, and the Bristol is the name given to the black-dial version with a brown leather strap. This reference is part of the brand’s historical collection, so styling and availability reflect its 2017 release.

Who This Watch Suits

• Women with small to medium wrists who want a defined 28 mm watch
• Wearers who like a dark dial with warm metal accents
• Anyone after a simple time-only watch for the office and for evenings
• Collectors looking for a retired Classic Petite reference

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the case and crystal with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the leather strap dry and away from perfume, creams and long periods of direct sun, and let it air dry naturally if it gets damp. Store the watch away from heat. When the battery runs out, have it changed by a watchmaker who will also check the seal of the case back so the 3 ATM rating is kept.

Technical Specifications